SFS Chapter 257 Cheng Zhiyuan nodded with satisfaction, his grandson had good taste.
Chapter 257 Cheng Zhiyuan nodded with satisfaction, his grandson had good taste.
Yun Duo slowly took the letter in her hand, unfolded it, and looked at the words on it. Her brows slightly furrowed, and a trace of doubt and uneasiness flashed in her eyes. Her originally calm expression gradually became more solemn. Her eyes revealed contemplation and worry.
Yun Duo closed the letter, looked at Cheng Zhiyuan without saying anything, and waited for what he would say next.
"This letter was secretly sent by the emperor. He heard that Heng'er's eye disease was cured by your grandfather, and he wanted to thank the doctor in person, so he asked me to invite the doctor to Beijing to meet the emperor.
Since the Emperor already knows about it, Imperial Concubine Yu may have also gotten the news. Our journey ahead may not be peaceful.
If the Yu family knew that your grandfather cured Heng'er, they would definitely send someone to murder your grandfather and even your entire family.
I discussed with your grandmother that when we get to Limu County, we will find someone to disguise as your grandfather and go to the capital with us. You will continue to move forward with the villagers of Yunjia Village and other villages. When the time comes, we only need to hide your grandfather. This will divert the assassins who want to assassinate your grandfather. "
"Duo girl, Master knows that you are a capable person. You have helped Heng'er a lot. The incident of heaven's punishment was your doing, right? So Master believes that you can protect your family and Yunjia Village." Cheng Zhiyuan said affirmatively instead of asking.
He looked at Yun Duo's expression and continued, "Grandmaster knows that guy doesn't want to involve you in the dispute over the succession. That's why he sent Yunjia Village so far away. His original intention was to remove all obstacles before taking you back to Beijing to prevent you from being in danger. I didn't expect that danger would find us so soon. You need to be more careful along the way. You will be safe once you reach your grandfather's sphere of influence."
"Master, let's not talk about how dangerous it is for you to do this. Even if you arrive in the capital safely, how will you explain it to the emperor?"
"Don't worry about that. When we get to Limu County, there will be someone special to pick me and your master up. They will protect us. Heng'er has also arranged for someone to protect us in secret. As for the emperor, he can't do anything to me for the time being.
But now I am more worried about Concubine Yu. If she knew that the prince had been hiding in Yunjia Village for so many years, she would probably harbor resentment towards Yunjia Village and might even send people to harm those innocent villagers again.
After all, they were just ordinary people who were powerless and had no ability to resist those vicious assassins.
So you must be extremely alert and never take it lightly! Although Yuheng has secretly sent people to protect you, if the other side has more people, the situation can easily get out of control... I sent a message to your grandfather, asking him to send someone to pick you up, but in order to avoid implicating innocent people, you should separate from other villages after passing Limu County!"
Yun Duo frowned and thought: "Grandpa, what do you think?"
Yun Hai stared at his granddaughter: "Duo'er, Grandpa wants to go to Beijing, not by myself, but with Yunjia Village. The prince has been exposed, and they will soon find out our relationship with the prince. Since Yunjia Village will become their revenge target, they will be able to send people to assassinate us even if we are far away. Instead of waiting to die, it is better to take the initiative.
The capital is also protected by Elder Cheng and the Crown Prince. Even if they are crazy enough, they would not blatantly destroy the entire Yunjia Village in front of the emperor.
Since we are now on the same front with His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, we will prosper together and suffer together. Although our Yun family does not have the capital to compete with those aristocratic families, we cannot just sit and wait for the Crown Prince's protection. We must also do something for the Crown Prince."
Yun Hai took a sip of tea and continued, "The prince has been in Yunjia Village for ten years, and the Yu Party has known about this. They will definitely not let go of the thirty-odd households in our Yun family. Even if your grandfather sends people over, distant water cannot quench nearby fire. After passing Limu County, we will become their targets whether we go south or into Beijing."
"Brother Yun, girl Duo, please think carefully. It will be very dangerous if you go to the Yun family in Beijing."
Cheng Zhiyuan was actually with Yun Hai when she went to the capital. He saw that Yun Hai had some real skills. Yun Duo was able to pull off the drama of heaven's punishment, so she must not be an ordinary woman.
He didn't understand how a young doctor who had been unknown all this time and a girl who had been stupid for more than ten years could have such great abilities. Maybe it was really as the Taoist priest said, they were Yuheng's lucky stars.
"Mr. Cheng, what you said is not right. Even if I don't go to the capital, the danger will not be reduced in the slightest. So why should we hide?"
"Grandpa, I know your intention. Instead of passively resisting, we should actively prepare for war, so as to avoid being too passive. Yuheng is defending against foreign enemies at the border, and he is already in a dilemma of internal and external troubles. If he has to worry about Grandpa Cheng and our Yun family, he will inevitably be distracted and will be disadvantageous in resisting foreign enemies. Therefore, I must not let him have any worries. Instead of letting him worry about us, it is better for us to become stronger ourselves. In this way, even if we cannot give him too much help, at least we will not be a burden to him."
Cheng Zhiyuan nodded with satisfaction, his grandson had good taste.
"Grandpa, Yunjia Village has more than 30 households and more than 400 people, most of whom are elderly, weak, women and children. It is unfair to them to involve them like this. Let's call a meeting and ask for the opinions of other people in Yunjia Village.
Villagers of Yunjia Village, I will give each family 100 taels of silver in accordance with the Crown Prince's promise. We will take those who are willing to join us, and those who are unwilling to take risks will be allowed to join other villages and continue south. However, they must explain clearly and not mention to anyone that they were once from Yunjia Village, so as not to bring disaster upon themselves."
"Okay, Miss Duo, just do as you say! For those who agree to go to the capital, I will arrange for them to settle down in the suburbs of Beijing and establish their own village." Cheng Zhiyuan said with satisfaction.
"Jinsheng, go ask my second grandfather to call the head of Yunjia Village and the heads of each village to come to a meeting."
"Yes, master."